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The Harmonizing Sounds of Nature—Gandharva Veda—is Total Knowledge Based Music
Music has a beautiful role in unifying creation: Life is full of differences but to give upsurge to harmony and unity in the midst of all differences is the purpose of studying music and thereby developing life to be musical. — Maharishi
Vocal sounds based on complete Knowledge of music are able to bring coherence into any situation, for they have such an integrating and harmonious effect, they help to bring the atmosphere into balance by relieving stress; bringing fullness, inner strength, harmony and bliss into life.
HOW TO APPLY TOTAL KNOWLEDGE BASED MUSIC
- Play Gandharva Veda according to the time of day, and for specific occasions
- Introduce it into public areas (schools, offices, medical practices)
- Make music together as a family to create peace, harmony and joy
- Attend and organize Maharishi Gandharva Veda concerts
- Take Gandharva Veda vocal lessons
- Practice and perform Vedic Dance
- Hold musical competitions
- Preserve the musical traditions of your own country and culture
- Compose and perform music for celebrations
- Direct theatrical performances (e.g. Veda Lila)
Scientific results
Studies have been conducted on the influence of Gandharva Veda music on consciousness, behavior, physiology, and the environment. Beneficial effects are present even if no-one is listening, and are irrespective of one’s personal musical background, taste, or subjective experience.
The balancing sounds of Gandharva Veda create a positive influence in the atmosphere. By playing Gandharva Veda music at home or in the workplace 24 hours a day, even when no one is present, stress is neutralized and an influence of harmony and coherence is produced.
An integrated brain is a predictor of success in any field.
Interestingly, both professional and amateur musicians show greater brain integration, comparable to world-class athletes, top managers, (or even peaceful, resilient police officers, and flexible and original creative thinkers). Long-term practice of TM develops even higher levels of brain Integration.
References: FT Travis, D Haaga, JS Hagelin, et al. “Effects of Transcendental Meditation practice on brain functioning and stress reactivity in college students” International Journal of Psychophysiology 71(2) 170–176 (2009);
FT Travis, J Tecce, A Arenander, RK Wallace “Patterns of EEG coherence, power, and contingent negative variation characterize the integration of transcendental and waking states” Biological Psychology 61, 297–319 (2002);
G Charles, F Travis, J Smith “Policing and spirituality: their impact on brain integration and consciousness” Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion 214, 230–244 (2014);
F Travis, Y Lagrosen “Creativity and brain-functioning in product development engineers: A canonical correlation analysis.” Creativity Research Journal 26(2) 239–243 (2014).
Creativity & Musicians papers: Frederick Travis, Maharishi University of Management; Yvonne Lagrosen, University West , Sweden
Gandharva Music Connects You
with Nature
Gandharva Veda – Rain Melody
(Play any time of day or night)
Gandharva Music is a very precious science and art of creating harmony within oneself, within one’s family, in one’s city, in one’s country, in the whole world. — Maharishi
Personal Experiences of Gandharva Concert Visitors
Throughout the performance I felt waves of great bliss and, at the same time, deep inner silence. –Stockholm
The beauty, the charm and rhythmic melodies of the music have overwhelmed me totally. This is extraordinary music which is capable to create happiness in the hearts of men and peace in the world. –Berlin
I did not know that music could be like that. It was so pacifying, and at the same time my whole being was filled with energy and uplifted. –Paris
Truly a moving and beautiful experience. Let’s put Gandharva music everywhere! –Rome
You hear Gandharva Veda music not only with your ears but with every cell in your body. It just wakes up the bliss in every cell. It is wonderfully fulfilling and refreshing. –Florida
Wasn’t that beautiful? I can really see how this music creates peace in the world! –Radio Station Host in Detroit.
This music creates an incredible feeling of wellness and deep relaxation. It is so balancing! For me this is healing music, these are healing sounds. It expands your consciousness, your awareness. –Student, Germany.
Flute Class, Maharishi University of Management, First Year Students, January 2006
Statement from Master of Vedic Science students at Maharishi University of Management
We have both been professionally trained in Western Classical Music since we were in grade school and have had the privilege of studying with prestigious European, Japanese and American teachers at performance preparatory schools and at one of the top American music conservatories. After arriving at Maharishi University of Management we were overjoyed to come across a master of Gandharva flute, Mr. Binay Krishna Baral. Sitting with Mr. Baral and receiving a truly heart to heart instruction of music is experiencing music in its purest form, as the vibrations of nature and as the divine, devotional songs of creation.
Our lessons of Gandharva Veda flute is the experience of the most pure expression of music and the process of instruction and the knowledge that comes from Mr. Binay are the very basis for the full development of the musician. Mr. Baral fully nurtures the student so that each lesson is much more than receiving this knowledge. We hope to convey our deepest love and gratitude for Mr. Baral, our yearning for the connection to music has been fulfilled and now there is pure enjoyment of the process with no more angst for results or perfection.
Karen Aoki, BMus: Flute Performance, Eastman School of Music.
I.Fry, BMus, Double Major: Jazz contemporary music, Classical percussion performance, Eastman School of Music.
Everything in the universe is in perfect harmony with everyone, and infinite diversity with infinite dynamism moving around; but there is a rhythm, there is a flow, there is an order in the rhythmic patterns of the evolutionary process in the universe. — Maharishi
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